NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave: What Employers and Human Resources Need to Know
2021-04-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Now more than ever, employees need time to give and receive care.
During a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 21, of the Somerset County Business Partnership’s HR Roundtable, program experts from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development will talk about NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave, including what employers are covered under the law, who is eligible for benefits, and for what circumstances an employee can take leave, such as those related to COVID-19. Participants also will learn about their role in the application process and how to help employees apply for the right benefits. In addition, participants will learn how job protection aligns with NJ Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits.
The presenters are Andrea Jensen and Taisha Rogers, claims examiners from the New Jersey Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance. The meeting/webinar begins at 9 a.m., and is free for all interested employers to attend. Go to the SCBP’s calendar page and click on the April 21 entry for NJ Paid Family & Medical Leave webinar.
SCBP’s HR Roundtable provides a resource to obtain information from people who specialize in the Human Resource arena. The group consists of individuals who have primary responsibility for hiring, firing, providing day to day direction to employees and are responsible to address any employee conflict or inquiries by government agencies. Health and Welfare Benefits is also an area in which the HR Roundtable provides discussion and direction.

Business Presentation: Your Guide to Personal Branding
2021-04-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
The Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties Business Network Group is hosting “Your Guide to Personal Branding: Mastering the Digital Landscape,” Zoom event at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22.
The virtual event will be presented by Lila Schneider of Let’s B Media Creative Marketing Services. o Participants will leave with a personal branding worksheet, ideas for social media communications, and a “How-to’s & tips” worksheet on digital landscape.
The cost to attend is $18; the couvert goes towards the Federation’s humanitarian services.
Register at http://jfedshaw.org/bng.

Workforce Development Challenges and Changes Due to COVID-19
2021-06-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
North Jersey Partners, a workforce and economic collaborative to which The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board belongs, received funding from the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development to perform a workforce focused survey of small businesses and a series of listening sessions during the pandemic. Rutgers University, Bloustein School of Public Policy and Employers Association of New Jersey are study co-authors.
The results of the study will be presented by the co-authors at the Together North Jersey Institute webinar, Workforce Development Challenges and Changes Due to COVID-19, being presented on Wednesday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Together North Jersey (TNJ) is a consortium of partners working to make the region more competitive, efficient, livable, and resilient through collaboration, technical assistance, and peer-exchange opportunities. TNJ planning region consists of the 13 counties in the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) planning area: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
Register for the link by going to http://shorturl.at/ruvyP.

New Jersey Cannabis Industry Information Session and Job Fair at RVCC
2021-07-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Workforce Training Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
Mark your calendar for the New Jersey Cannabis Industry Information Session and Job Fair being conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Workforce Training Center at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg.
The event, presented by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, starts with a 10 a.m. presentation about the cannabis industry and job training opportunities from NJ Cannabis Certified; no registration is needed. Then staff from Verano, a growing facility in Whitehouse, will conduct interviews from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are looking to fill Grow Specialist and Packing Specialist positions. Registration is recommended for timed interviews but walk-ins will be accommodated.
To register for the Job Fair, use the QR code in the flyer or this link: https://bit.ly/3qNvoE2. After registration, participants will be sent a time for their in-person interview.
More information is on the flyer. Feel free to contact Paul Grzella at grzella@co.somerset.nj.us with questions.

Hiring People With Disabilities: What Employers Need to Know - Webinar
2021-09-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
A webinar, “Hiring People With Disabilities: What Employers Need to Know,” will be conducted from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24.
The event, featuring participation from a host of state, county and local labor, business and service organizations, will run from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24.
Click on the registration link in the flyer, or go to this Zoom registration link.
The event is presented by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.

Women in the Workforce: Navigating Success in the Evolving Workplace
2022-04-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Mercer Oaks Catering, 725 Village Road West,, Princeton Junction, NJ, 08550, United States
The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber is hosting “Women in the Workforce: Navigating Success in the Evolving Workplace,” on April 27 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Mercer Oaks Catering, 725 Village Road West, Princeton Junction.
The morning of networking and discussion will feature several speakers addressing achieving success in the current landscape. Topics for discussion include: Retaining talent; Inspiring new employees; Focusing on flexibility; Transitioning back to the office; Addressing remote work; Mentoring/Sponsoring remote workers; Maintaining your footing; and Change management.
The cost to attend is $50 for members, $60 for non-members.
For more information or to register, go here.

NJ BAC 'N' Business
2022-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
A representative from the NJ Business Action (NJ BAC) will talk about how NJ BAC can assist small businesses during a webinar being conducted from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.
During NJ BAC ‘N’ Business, Donald Newman, NJ BAC manager of Small Business Advocacy, will discuss how the organizations can help plan, start, operate or grow a New Jersey business.
The event is presented by the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity and NJ BAC. To register, use the QR code in this flyer or go to https://bit.ly/3H72SFG.

Hiring People with Disabilities: On the Job Training Webinar
2022-08-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association is sponsoring a webinar for employers, Hiring People with Disabilities: On-the-Job Training for Individuals with Disabilities, from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.
During the event, participants will discuss the benefits and process of hiring and training individuals with disabilities and how they can help companies thrive. Attendees will hear from 3 panels of employers, job coaches and employees with disabilities as they share their success stories on navigating on-the-job training.
The event will also feature information on resources available to employees and employers through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
All employers are invited to attend this free event. Register here.

Champion Your Employee Brand as a Recruitment Strategy: Free Employer Webinar
2022-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Why would someone work for your organization?
The free employer webinar, Champion Your Employee Brand as a Recruitment Strategy, will help participants answer this question, and many others related to hiring. The webinar will be offered from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, and all employers from Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to attend.
The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, working with business and management consultant John Aramini, is hosting this free recruitment strategy webinar. Participants will leave the session understanding the employee experience as a component of their brand description with practical ideas to integrate it into the employee recruitment and selection process.
To register, use this link, https://bit.ly/3S5WIup, or the QR code in this flyer. The event link will be provided to registrants upon completion of the RSVP.
For questions, contact GRWDB Director Paul Grzella at 908-541-5790 or email, info@thegrwdb.org.

Resources for Growth Small Business Event
2022-09-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Rowan College at Burlington County, 900 College Circle, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054, United States
A free event focusing on Resources for Growth for Small Businesses will be presented from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Rowan College at Burlington County, 900 College Circle, Mount Laurel Township, NJ 08054.
NJ’s Secretary of State, the Honorable Tahesha Way, and Melanie Willoughby, the executive director of the New Jersey Business Action Center, will talk about the many programs and services that are available to help small businesses grow and thrive in New Jersey.
In addition, participants will be able to meet one-on-one with representatives of the state agencies involved including the New Jersey Business Action Center, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of the Treasury, the State Library, Board of Public Utilities, Small Business Development Center and others.
All businesses are invited to the event, which is free. This program is hosted and organized by the New Jersey Business Action Center, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey.
To register, go here.
For more information on New Jersey Business Action services and publications, go here.

Union County WOMEN Mean Business Summit
2022-10-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ, 07033, United States
“Lessons in Leadership” is the theme of the Union County WOMEN Mean Business Summit being conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth.
Judith Persichilli, the N.J. Department of Health commissioner, is the keynote speaker for this “working women’s” summit.
Tickets are $55. Register by using the QR code in this flyer.
This is the first time the summit has been conducted in person since 2019.

Resources for Growth for Businesses in Somerset County
2023-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
The New Jersey Business Action and Somerset County are hosting a Small Business Resource Event at Raritan Valley Community College’s Conference Center in Branchburg from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 8.
Attendees will be able to connect and network one-on-one with dozens of government agencies as well as technical assistance providers and lenders. This includes help with finance, government contracting and business certifications. State and local resource providers, including Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, will be available with information.
Go to this Eventbrite link to register; this is not required. For more information, email jpaolini@co.somerset.nj.us.

SBDC Kean University Workshop on Selling to the Federal Government
2023-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Kean SBDC, 1011 Morris Ave., Hynes Hall, Union, NJ, 07083, United States
The U.S. Government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world.
The government’s 8a certification program is designed to assist small businesses which are socially or economically disadvantaged to better compete and win federal contracts.
Find out more at a workshop, “Selling to the Federal Government,” being hosted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at the SBDC Kean University, 1011 Morris Ave., Hynes Hall, Room #102, Union.
Register with the QR code in this flyer or go here to register.

Construction Showcase set in Atlantic City
2023-03-30 08:00 - 16:00 | Atlantic City Convention Center, Hall B, 1 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
The Construction Showcase on March 30 will feature more than 50 of the best-trained 4th-year union carpenter apprentices in a live competition of hands-on trade and technical career skills during a day-long challenge at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Attendees will feel the excitement as competitors work against the clock and each other in contests to test their knowledge, skills, and endurance.
The showcase, hosted by the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, the Carpenters Contractor Trust and EAS Training Funds, will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.in Hall B of the convention center.
To register to attend for free, go to https://theconstructionshowcase.com/registration. Registration will give attendees access to the competition floor and exhibition hall and to receive information about signing up for workshops.
To become a sponsor at the event, go to https://theconstructionshowcase.com/sponsorships. There are many different sponsorship opportunities available.
To become an event exhibitor, go to https://theconstructionshowcase.com.exhibitors. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with thousands of potential skilled tradesmen, vendors, and business partners, while showcasing products and networking.

NJBDA Smart Ports Workshop
2023-04-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The New Jersey Big Data Alliance, in partnership with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), will host a virtual workshop on Tuesday, April 4, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The event, supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the benefits and innovations in the port system.
Speakers are to include: Beth Rooney, Port Director at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Dennis Monts, Chief Operations Officer for Advent eModal; and Anne Strauss-Wieder, Director, Freight Planning, at North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.
Go here to register for the free workshop.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-04-14 10:00 - 11:00
Employers are invited to attend a webinar at 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 6,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs.
This includes:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Learn more during a webinar at 10 a.m. Friday, April 14. To participate, go to https://meet.goto.com/153330053.
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Workforce Wednesdays: Small Business Month Workshop
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In the next episode of its free Workforce Wednesday workshop series, the Middlesex County Office of Workforce Development and Career Opportunity will recognize Small Business Month by hosting local Middlesex County Small Business Owners on Wednesday, May 17, at 11 a.m. via Zoom.
The workshop’s panel discussion will include Doug Schneider, owner of several New Brunswick restaurants, and Vinnie Brand, owner of The Stress Factory comedy clubs. They will focus on How business owners are addressing their hiring challenges, needs, and vision for the future of their employee workforce. The featured guests will talk about what they are looking for in potential candidates and how they approach employee retention.
To register for this free Workforce Wednesdays workshop, click here or scan the QR code in this flyer.

Veteran Small Business Certification - Free
2023-05-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Fairleigh Dickinson University – Ferguson Recreation Center, 285 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
During the 2nd Annual Veteran & Disabled Veterans Summit at Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday, May 25, business owners may get their Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert).
This complimentary service from the New Jersey SBDC will be available from 12 to 3 p.m. at FDU’s Ferguson Recreation Center, 285 Madison Ave., Madison.
Veteran-owned small businesses can use this application to be certified by SBA to compete for federal contracts. Certified veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) will have the opportunity to pursue sole-source and set-aside contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the VA’s Vets First program. Certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) will have the opportunity to compete for federal sole-source and set-aside contracts across the federal government.

The summit is presented by the NJSBDC at FDU, Morris County Economic Development Corporation, and Morris County Economic Development Alliance an Initiative of Start-Up Move Up Morris.

Pre-registration is recommended but not required. To register, go here.

Equity in Infrastructure in New Jersey: Presentation by USDOL Women's Bureau
2023-06-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Webex
The U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau, Northeast Region, will present Advancing Women and People of Color in New Jersey: Equity in Infrastructure, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15.
The webinar will focus on promising practices to advance equity for women in the trades in the Garden State. Participants will learn strategies to recruit, retain, and improve job-site culture.
New Jersey contractors, apprenticeship coordinators, labor leaders, community-based organizations, and other interested workforce system partners are invited to attend. To register, go here.
This webinar is presented by the Women’s Bureau in collaboration with the Office of Apprenticeship.

Resources for Employers
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon, August 23, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.

New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum
2023-09-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, 1 Hotel Road, Newark, NJ, 07114, United States
The gender pay gap hasn’t closed much in the past two decades. In 2022, women earned only 82% of what men earned, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of median hourly workers of both full-time and part-time workers. Twenty years ago, that figure was almost the same at 80%.
However, the wage gap is narrowing considerably for younger women and that bodes well for the future. Last year, women ages 25 to 34 earned an average of 92 cents for every dollar earned by a man in the same age group – a gap of 8 cents instead of the average 18 cents for women of all ages.
Educated women entering the workforce today increasingly resist the discriminatory practices that pushed many of their mothers and grandmothers into underpaying occupations generations before. Confident women who are unafraid to negotiate for higher salaries can close the wage gap even more.
At the New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum, powered by NJBIA, Sept. 27-28, experts in career development, HR and law will discuss strategies for effective salary negotiations, signing bonuses and other tips that enable professionals to be paid salaries commensurate with their education, skills and experience without regard to gender.
The event will be conducted at Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, 1 Hotel Rd, Newark, NJ 07114.
The conference fee is Member – $350; Non-Member – $450.
For registration information and sponsorship opportunities, go to NJBIA’s website at www.njbia.org/events/wblf2023.

GSETA 40th Annual Conference
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-19 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
The 40th Annual Conference of the Garden State Employment and Training Association will be conducted on October 18 and 19, 2023, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.
The theme is “Empower, Innovate, Lead,” and registration will open on May 15. The event will feature numerous breakout sessions and presentations with representatives from the New Jersey Department of Labor and New Jersey workforce development professionals.
More information on becoming a conference sponsor, with packages starting at $1,500.00, is available here.
Speakers are also wanted for the event. Speakers are provided food and housing for the duration of the conference.
For more information, contact Samantha Pfeiffer at info.gsetatraining@gmail.com.

Workshop for Entrepreneurs with SCORE
2023-10-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2023-10-28 10:30 - 12:30 | SCLSNJ’s Warren Twp. Library branch, 42 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ, 07059, United States
Ready to turn your business idea into a reality?
During a two-part workshop, SCORE business experts will you lead you through the key aspects of your business idea to help ensure success. The workshops will be conducted from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21 and October 28, at the Warren Township Library, 42 Mountain Blvd. Warren.
For more information or to register, use the QR code in this flyer, call 908-458-8453 or register in person at the library.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:00
Employers are invited to attend a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. During the session, a Hunterdon County employer will share his experiences using the platform for training.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 6,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Learn more during a webinar at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. To participate, go to https://meet.goto.com/935313461.
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Workforce Wednesdays Workshops: Registered Apprenticeships with Daniel Correnti
2023-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the Middlesex County Office of Workforce and Career Development is hosting a Workforce Wednesday Workshop on Registered Apprenticeships at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15.
This webinar is designed to give individuals and business employers an overview of Registered Apprenticeship; an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential.
The workshop presenter is Daniel Correnti, a project manager for Business Engagement and Sector Strategies, which includes the areas of Apprenticeship, Business Services, and Industry Partnerships.
To register, scan the QR code in this flyer or click here.
For information about this and other upcoming events, along with other job seeker or employer services, call the Middlesex County Office of Career Opportunity at 732-745-3955.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2023-11-16 11:00 - 11:45
Employers are invited to attend a webinar at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. During the session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in the Nov. 16 webinar, go to https://meet.goto.com/355769917.
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Using SkillUp Greater Raritan for Employee Training Needs
2024-01-11 11:00 - 11:45
During the first quarter of 2024, employers are invited to attend a series of webinars to learn how SkillUp Greater Raritan can be utilized to provide free upskilling training to staff. The sessions will be conducted at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month – on Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March 14, 2024. During each session, examples of how local employers are using the platform for training will be shared.
SkillUp Greater Raritan using Metrix Learning® is a learning management system with more than 7,000 courses that can be used for internal employee assessment and upskilling. Employers can choose from preset tracks or customize courses based on their department needs. Employers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are using the platform for:

New Hires – Onboarding standards
Career Ascendancy – Identify skills for promotion
Managers/Supervisors – Skill development for managers, new and old
Technology Training – Ensure staff are familiar with current best practices.

Employers can have individuals or cohorts trained. As part of the program, employers can keep track of employee course progress with reports on accesses, course completions, and training hours.
This service is free to employers, covered through grant programs offered by the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. To participate in any one of the webinars, go to https://meet.goto.com/510433933
For details or to get started, email info@thegrwdb.org or call 908-541-5790.

Resources for Employers to Pay for Employee Training and Degrees
2024-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, January 24, for employers to learn about resources that can be used to pay for employee training and postsecondary degrees.
NJ State Higher Education Financial Aid can complement existing benefits packages.
Go here to register for this webinar.
